Registration

• Rental Registration Online Form 
• Rental Registration Form (print and complete)
• Deregistration Form (property is no longer rental)
• Change in Ownership but still rental complete and return the Rental Registration (additional registration fees not applicable).
• Property is vacant - complete the Vacant Registration Form
• Zoning for Rental Properties - No rental unit can be rented or leased or offered for rent or lease in a manner which would result in violation of the occupancy limit permitted by the City of Edwardsville Zoning Ordinance. Occupancy Regulations (family definition)

Rental Registration Fee Schedule 

Inspections

Interior and exterior of each rental property shall be periodically inspected by the city under provisions established by the adopting Ordinance. Inspections shall be requested prior to occupancy.

The City will schedule an appointment to inspect all rental properties. A "Safe Housing Inspection Checklist" is available online as a guide for your use as well as "What to Expect During an Inspection." We encourage you to walk through your rental properties and verify that the items on the Inspection Checklist have been addressed to ensure safety for your tenants and to protect your investment.

If you would like to request an inspection prior to being notified, please feel free to contact us at 618-692-2331. We can typically schedule an inspection same day or within 3 business days of your request. If you have a tenant in the unit, we request they have five (5) days notice prior to the inspection (unless you have other arrangements with your tenant).  

Inspections may be initiated by tenant or neighbor complaints about a particular structure or area of rental properties, and / or as indicated by Fire and Police calls for service, public complaints made to elected or appointed officials having municipal or other legal jurisdiction or exterior nuisance complaints about a structure or area.

Rental Inspection Fee Schedule 

Multi Family Residential - Sprinkler Test Reports

• Requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems Routine inspection or testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment shall be performed by an individual qualified under Section 17. A copy of the inspection report for routine inspection or testing of a fire sprinkler system shall be sent to the local fire jurisdiction

• Reporting of routine inspection or testing activity. Email a copy of the inspection report to rentalregistration@cityofedwardsville.com for review: The report shall include: 
  • (1) the name and license number of the individual or individuals who performed the routine inspection or testing; and 
  • (2) the name and license number of the fire sprinkler contractor by whom the individual or individuals are employed. (Source: P.A. 102-612, eff. 8-27-21.)

Construction Permits & Inspections

Permits are required for major repairs, some interior renovations and other maintenance activities as deemed necessary by the Building Official. Please contact the Public Works Department at 618-692-7535 to verify if a permit is necessary.

Owner Responsibility of City Utility Bills

Section 118-98 (a) of the City’s Codified Ordinances states that the occupant shall be primarily responsible for payment for utility service (water, sewer, and trash) at such premises; however, the owner of the premises shall be responsible for payment for the service if the occupant fails to pay. Such service is furnished to the premises by the city only upon the condition that the occupant of the premises shall be liable therefore to the city. Finance Office Contact: 618-692-7500.

Local Contact Representatives are required.

Municipal Court Dates & Information

Questions may be emailed to the Rental Department  or call 618-692-2331 during normal business hours.

Community Resource Links

Community Resource Directory

Madison County Rent & Mortgage Assistance

Madison County Resources for Homeless and Homeless Prevention

IL Attorney General Landlord & Tenant Rights and Laws

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